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  • Truly local is more than a slogan

    michelle victoria July 21, 2009     1 Comment     Farm to Table, Farmers Markets, Los Angeles, Restaurants, Slow Food

    While I was recently in Los Angeles I made two basic observations about the restaurants and cafes that are setting themselves apart by serving organic or local products…or saying that they do. There are many, many places that are trying to capitalize on the public’s desire for healthier, cleaner, non-contaminated food. Some consumers want truly

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  • Support Your Local Farmer’s Market

    michelle victoria July 4, 2009     No Comment     Farmers Markets, Gardens and Farms, GMO-GE Information, Slow Food

    When you shop at your local farmer’s market you get produce that is fresher, tastes better and is more nutritious than anything in the supermarket. You also support your local economy and encourage small to medium scale farmers to stay in business, which is also really important to maintain agricultural biodiversity. Large scale chemical agriculture

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  • Interview with Michael Pollan

    michelle victoria July 2, 2009     No Comment     Films to see, GMO-GE Information, Slow Food

    If you can, check out this interview with Michael Pollan. I am sure that he will speaking about the new film Food, Inc, which is a must see if you want to know what you may be eating. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118057842618&ref=share> If you haven’t read any of Michael Pollan’s books here are a few suggestions: In Defense

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